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EIC calls for change at SU

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Dear Slate Readers, Time has been passing too quickly. Summer has come and gone and a new school year is upon us.

We all grew up a little more this summer. We all changed just a little bit more.

This year will be filled with new experiences and new friends.

Construction on campus hasn’t completely finished, but it’s getting closer to being done. There are three

new residence halls and more are now underway.

When I started my freshman year in 2010, I never would have guessed that campus would have changed so much.

But, as campus changed, so has The Slate. It went from a big, broadsheet paper to an easier-to-read tabloid style paper.

The Slate has also had constant staff changes through the years and each and every person brings something new and different to the production and to the paper. From every writer, photographer and editor, they all give something different to The Slate.

I expect that this year will be no different from past years. With the field of journalism changing rapidly, I’m looking forward to keeping up with the industry at Shippensburg.

With more updates to our website and using social media more while also creating more video content online, we want to embrace the web.

My goal for this year is for The Slate to become an online presence where Shippensburg students, parents, faculty and alumni turn for the latest Shippensburg news and information.

That goal isn’t possible without trials, triumphs and a lot of coffee. It is also impossible without the help of you, our readers, and the staff’s efforts.

Think about your own goals for this year and see what you need to do to reach them. Do you need to study more?

Do you use two of those three skips your professor gave you? Do you need to get more sleep? (I probably do.)

Let’s see how much we can change at Shippensburg this year.

Good luck,

Cara Shumaker Editor-in-Chief

ME welcomes students and looks forward to busy year

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Dear Slate readers, Firstly, I want to give a big welcome to any freshmen or new readers and thank our returning ones.

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We work really hard to bring you quality content in our print edition and on theslateonline.com.

Seeing someone carrying or reading The Slate on campus, or overhearing a conversation about an article is so rewarding to the staff and me.

We have some amazing things in store for you all this year.

As sad as it was to see nearly half of our staff graduate last year, I am very excited to work with so many new people.

Last year, you could feel the talent and energy radiating from the office from all the passionate people on the staff.

I have no doubts that this year will be any different.My predecessor, Cara

Shumaker is now editor-inchief.

She has an infectious drive and passion for newspapers and is the most organized person I know. The Slate is in very good hands.

In addition to the tangible paper we produce every week, our website is also a top priority.

I promise you that theslateonline.com will be seeing a lot of new and exciting updates this year, so stay tuned.

Thank you and have a wonderful semester!

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International Studies becomes a major at SU SARAH EYD

Managing Editor After three years of planning, Shippensburg University is now offering students the opportunity to major in International Studies. The IS program has been in place as a minor at SU since 2001 and has been rapidly growing ever since.

The program is interdisciplinary, offering courses in a range of subjects including political science, criminal justice, history, anthropology, economics and English.

According to Jonathan Skaff, professor of history/ philosophy and IS program director, the interdisciplinary nature of the program provides students with a holistic perspective of the world. The diversity of courses offered also makes adding an IS major very possible.

“The interdisciplinary nature of the program provides students with a holistic perspective of the world. The diversity of courses offered also makes adding an IS major very possible.”

“It’s a very flexible major,” Skaff said. “I think many students, especially arts and science majors may find it surprisingly feasible to do a double major.”

The program consists of two required courses equaling six credit hours.

Students then choose a concentration in one of the following: Comparative and global cultures, global

political relations or global business and economics.

Each concentration consists of 12 credit hours.

In addition to a concentration, students also must select one of the following four area studies: African and Middle Eastern studies, Asian studies, European studies or Latin American and Caribbean studies.

If a student is interested in more than one area of study he or she can add a certificate in another area.

As of Aug. 20 there are six declared IS majors, including one incoming freshman. According to Skaff, many more have shown interest.

rights,” she said.

“I’d like to work abroad someday, too.”

Potential internships for IS majors are listed on the major’s webpage via SU’s website and include opportunities with The Washington Center, the United Nations and the Red Cross.

“We’ve had students intern in New York City, Washington, D.C., and even U.S. embassies abroad,” Skaff said.

In preparing the curriculum the International Education Committee at SU researched similar programs at other PASSHE schools including Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Mill-

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The International Studies major includes two course requirements and three concentration choices.

Junior Shelby Coghill is among the interested students. Coghill is currently minoring in IS and majoring in psychology. During her sophomore year, Coghill studied abroad in Spain, an experience she says she was prepared for.

“Courses from the minor helped me with the culture shock,” she said.

All IS major are required to study abroad or complete an internship related to international work.

Though she has already met the study abroad requirement, Coghill is also interested in IS internships, specifically advocacy work.

“I’m really interested in other cultures and human

ersville University, Lock Haven University and California University of Pennsylvania.

“I think we have an excellent curriculum,” Skaff said. “We have a rich offering. One fourth of our faculty have international teaching or research experience. It’s a high quality program with high quality faculty.”

SU is the only IS program in the PASSHE system that has the study abroad/ internship requirement.

Skaff recommends declaring an IS major to anyone interested in an international career or anyone looking to develop a better understanding of the world.

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Frank Brogan set to oversee $1.6 billion budget of 14 state universities William Kauffman News Editor

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) announced on August 7 that the Board of Governors (BOG) selected Frank T. Brogan as the next PASSHE chancellor.

He will be PASSHE’s fourth chancellor since the state system was established 31 years ago. Brogan, an Ohio native, was chosen after a six-monthlong search involving hundreds of candidates.

Fifteen members of the 20-member BOG voted unanimously in favor of Brogan from the system’s headquarters in Harris-

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Brogan comes from the 335,000-student Florida State University System. burg. He will assume his new position on Oct. 1.

Brogan succeeds John Cavanaugh, who departed in February to head a group

that supports colleges and universities in Washington, D.C. He had served as chancellor since July 2008.

Brogan’s vast experience in educational leadership is one reason for his selection as PASSHE’s next chancellor. He currently holds the position of chancellor of Florida’s 335,000-student State University System.

According to a press release from PASSHE, Brogan was well-respected in Florida for raising educational standards, increasing retention rates and increasing degree production under his leadership.

He started as a fifthgrade teacher at Port Salerno Elementary School and held many positions there

before being president of Florida Atlantic University, lieutenant governor of Florida and Florida’s Commissioner of Education.

As PASSHE’s chancellor, Brogan will oversee 14 schools, a $1.6 billion budget, 12,150 employees and more than 115,000 students. The responsibility comes with a salary of $327,500; the highest salary in Pennsylvania state government.

“I am excited to join PASSHE in its commitment to provide high-quality, affordable higher educational opportunities for Pennsylvania’s families,” Brogan said, according to PASSHE’s press release.

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“The responsibility comes with a salary of $327,500; the highest salary in Pennsylvania state government.” cessibility has been my top priority in Florida and should be the mission of every good public university.”

The process leading up to Brogan’s selection was marked by an unusual secrecy.

Dozens of individuals who took part in finalist interviews had to sign con-

fidentiality agreements; a change from past practice in which finalists’ names were released to the public.

This change in practice caused controversy, but PASSHE spokesperson Kenn Marshall said it was in the interest of getting the best candidate for the $327,500 job.

He said the confidentiality allowed applicants to not worry about their current employers knowing that they were searching for a new job.

Note: PASSHE’s decision on Brogan as chancellor does not have any correlation to SU’s hunt for a president to replace former President William Ruud.

Tuition increases nearly $200

Board of Governors approves new tuition rate for 2013-14 school year William Kauffman News Editor

The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Board of Governors approved a $194 tuition increase for the 2013-14 academic year for a new rate of $6,622 per year for full-time resident undergraduate students before added fees.

That means $97 more per semester. The increase comes after a $436 increase in 2011 and a $188 increase in 2012.

PASSHE will receive $412.8 million in state funding this year, the same amount it received in 201213, which covers about a quarter of PASSHE’s operating costs.

Some of those costs including salaries, pension contributions, healthcare and utilities are expected to increase this year.

“The increase comes after a $436 increase in 2011 and a $188 increase in 2012.”

PASSHE also approved new tuition rates for resident graduate students and all non-resident students. The resident graduate tuition rate in 2013-14

will be $442 per credit, an increase of $13.

Nonresident graduate tuition will increase by $19 per credit to $663.

Full-time, undergraduate tuition for non-resident students will range from $9,934 to $16,556. All of the increases average approximately three percent.

The tuition technology fee will increase from $179 to $184 per semester.

That comes out to $368 for the full academic year for full-time resident undergraduate students.

For full-time non-resident undergraduate students it increases $8 to $279 per semester, or $558 for a full year.

The increase is also in efPhoto courtesy of Flickr fect for the spring semester, as well as the fall semester. According to PASSHE, after the recent tuition increase, the average cost of attendance for a Pennsylvania student living on campus is $17,051 per year.

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SU Catering Department services events on and off campus Collin Brackin

serves faculty, students and alumni for many special occasions. The department also does events in the community for many different Have you ever thought groups and organizations. about the logistics of the Ship Catering does events special food events that that are not associated with happen here around campus?

Shippensburg University is not a large campus community by any stretch “From before the of the imagination, but school year begins still there are behind the until after it ends, scenes members who get overlooked frequently. One they are working to such department is the SU keep hungry people Catering services. happy.”

Although they are few in number, the staff reach nearly any time and any place on campus every year.

From before the school year or located on campus. Wedbegins until after it ends, ding catering is a task that they are working to keep Conrad and her team achungry people happy. complish with ease and proWith 19 years of food fessionalism. service experience, SU Ca“My brother’s wedding tering director Jodi Conreception was catered rad heads the team that

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very well and the food was great,” recent SU Catering guest, Mike Lloyd said.

SU Catering serves food like the snacks you will find outside of the events at the Luhrs center and the president’s reception dinner that is the premier event for the benefactors of SU. Seating 600 people for a full meal at the president’s reception dinner is the biggest event on the list each year for the catering department.

It takes a full concentration of planning to coordinate a full meal and service for this dinner each year taking everything from the etiquette of seating and ar-

rangements on the tables to the movement of servers and food.

“We are a do-all department here. We take pride in making sure there is good food from the biggest event to the smallest gathering around our campus,” Conrad said.

Supervisors Lori and Nate Herman also work in the department full time.

They recently catered for a wedding held in the Tuscarora room in Reisner Dining Hall.

The SU Catering department is another source for student on-campus employment with nine students working part-time.

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An example of SU Catering Department’s work.

SU Catering offers its ordering options online at dineoncampus.com/ship.

There are many studentpriced options for food in any sized group or event.

The SU Catering Department is a full service and full-time part of campus

that seems to fly under the radar.

SU Catering Department is just one of many groups working to make campus life enjoyable all the time as faculty and students go about their days.

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Freshmen move in Thursday, upperclassmen return Saturday, classes begin Monday Cara Shumaker Editor-in-Chief

The Shippensburg University campus came to life seemingly overnight as parents and freshmen began moving in on Thursday, Aug. 22. Upperclassmen followed suit beginning Saturday, Aug. 24.

On Thursday, families began checking in around 8 a.m. and the Orientation Team, athletic teams, and various clubs and organizations helped students and parents start a new chapter in their lives.

At any one of the residence halls parents were hugging their children as if it were the last time they would see each other. Some moms shed tears as the freshmen reluctantly hugged their parents in public.

Classes began on Monday and many students were reluctant to begin their school year, not ready for summer to end.

Freshman Malik Bellamy thought his first day of school was different from high school.

Despite not being ready for summer to end, Bellamy was still prepared for school — just not quite the class schedule he had Mon-

day. The four-class schedule was different from high school and so was the class size.

“I’m used to like 13 kids in a class,” Bellamy said. “There were like 30 kids in my political science class.”

Along with the larger class size, Bellamy commented on the different pace of professors compared to his high school teachers. Contrary to popular belief, he thought his professors moved slower than his high school teachers. Bellamy joked with his friend about a chalkboard in one classroom.

Another student who has adapt-

ed to college life and found the first day of school as nothing spectacular, senior Michael Vendetti was ready for class.

“I was ready for school,” Vendetti said. “I had an 8 a.m. class this morning and I’m just not a big fan of morning classes. Other than that my classes went well.”

As a senior, Vendetti has a few classes that are different than what he was expecting, so he is looking forward to those.

Adjusting to college this year was not Vendetti’s first rodeo, but Bellamy said the freedom is something he is still getting used to.

Instead of joining roughly 1,600

freshmen on Thursday, Bellamy moved to SU on Friday.

“I text them (my parents) every now and then, I just get more freedom than I expected,” Bellamy said. “The most freedom I got at home was, ‘Watch my dog’ or ‘Don’t leave the house unless you have your key.’”

Despite the freedom associated with college, a lot of responsibility comes with it. Good luck to Vendetti and the seniors and to Bellamy and the freshmen and to everyone in between.

The 2013-14 school year is upon us.

Photos by Cara Shumaker

Freshmen move-in day began Thursday, Aug. 22. Freshmen and their families were aided by current students in clubs such as the Red Sea, the marching band, the football team, women’s basketball team and some leaders from FUSE. Upperclassmen were permitted to move in on Saturday. Classes officially began at 8 a.m. on Monday.

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Summer Recap

Pa.’s same-sex marriage fight Gov. Corbett’s big three

Pennsylvania’s Attorney General Kathleen Kane, Democrat, has said she will not defend a 16-year-old state law banning same-sex marriage in the state.

Since July 24, D. Bruce Hanes, the register of wills in Montgomery County, has issued nearly 60 marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

In July, Republican Gov. Tom Corbett filed a lawsuit ordering Hanes to cease and desist to avoid “administrative and legal chaos.”

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Gov. Tom Corbett’s ambitious agenda saw no legislative progress during the summer session.

The issues of public employee pensions, privatization of state Wine & Spirits stores and transportation funding will all have to wait until the upcoming fall legislative session.

Political progress was slow due to disagreements among Republicans as well as many outside groups opposing Corbett’s agenda.

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State budget passes Gov. Corbett passed another on-time budget on Saturday, June 29, the night before the deadline.

The $28.37 billion budget keeps funding for higher education flat.

It raises spending by 2.3 percent, and is less austere than previous Republican budgets.

The budget includes more funding for public schools, social service programs and state police. There are no state sales or income tax increases.

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Shuffling in the governor’s administration continues

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Gov. Tom Corbett has had a lot of comingand-going within his administration.

First, Corbett forced out his Conservation Secretary Richard Allan in July.

On Monday, Corbett’s Education Secretary William Harner was forced out in a similar fashion.

Corbett has caused a lot of controversy with his recent hire of Ana Puig, an outspoken Tea Party activist, to a high-paying position in the state Department of Revenue.

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Ana Guenther opinion editor

I think when college students or teenagers think of working, they assume they will slave away at a parttime job somewhere.

The image of visors and bleach stained collar shirts are coming to mind.

However, young people are jumping on the bandwagon of a fairly new company that claims to make you money quickly and efficiently.

Vemma, a booming nutrition company has set its sights on young people to spread the word of its career opportunities and products.

It claims its sellers will have the potential to make thousands of dollars per week, however, what it does not explain during its demonstration parties is, according to Vemma’s online PDF information package,

only about 1 percent of its sellers are the ones rolling in the dough.

First time sellers have the option to buy one of two starter packages.

The first is $150 and the second is $500.

If buyers choose to purchase the $500 package, they become eligible to receive a BMW that Vemma will pay for.

According to a website called Rip-off Report, Vemma will pick up the tab to pay the leases on its cars, which cost around $600 a month.

If sellers fail to make a certain quota each month, the check is handed over to them to pay.

That $600 is substantial to some sellers if they are not a part of the 1 percent who receive the majority of profits.

Vemma’s online PDF said a starting level seller will make $421.18 a year.

Someone working around everyone is with his or her 20 hours a week, making BMWs and what not. minimum wage, will make The company claims that $7, 540 a year.

14-year-olds are making serious money.

Personally, I do not think a 14-year-old has any busi“There is nothing ness spending $500 to start wrong with his or her “own” company. lighting a fire to The idea of the success get people to move that Vemma promotes is obviously tempting. and do something Everyone wants to make worth while.” money, everyone wants to tell his or her own success story.

However, I do not underWhen it comes to ad- stand how people are convertising, Vemma runs on tinuously purchasing packa multi-level marketing ages to get started. structure.

There is such a staggerMeaning, that they ing gap between the exrely on their employees to tremely small percentage spread the word of the com- that is making money, than pany’s products through so- from those who are not. cial media and events that How are some successful, can be held to promote the and how are some not? idea behind Vemma.

One thing that I can say From searching around the company is doing right, online on Vemma’s website, is the concept behind YPR. anyone can see how happy Young People’s Revolu-

mitted to be sold through a commercial or business outlet.

It is meant to be a sample of products that is given to potential partners — not necessarily sold.

The salesperson builds a list of workers, family, friends and acquaintances, and then asks those people for leads to contact more people after pitching his or her opportunity.

It would seem that Vemma would want to sell its products, however the “opportunity” is not its energy drink; it is to join Vemma.

This has created a league of the worst kind of sales person — the kind that makes sales.

He or she belong to a pyramid, and I do not mean Egypt.

My younger brother, now a Shippensburg sophomore, was approached last year to start working for Vemma.

Another student told him it was a great opportunity

to gain cash while in school.

My brother tried it, and like 95 percent of aspiring Vemma partners, did not find success.

When I mentioned Vemma to him, he immediately barked “do not do it!”

So how do you gain success?

Most obviously, you need to have time to put in work.

Most college students cannot even get to class, let alone build a strong branch of a company.

More importantly, you need to have the personality to convince people to join your team.

Charisma, confidence and hard work pay off in this business — so does manipulation. This is why sales people are so annoying.

It takes a certain type of person to convince someone to get involved with a poorly constructed business model.

People should be caustious when venturing into this.

tion in essence is a great concept.

Shippensburg Brand Partner Jake Statler has some insight into YPR, “This YPR movement was started by a group of topearning brand partners, all under the age of 25, who realized the potential this business has for young people,” said Statler, “This group is packed full of inspiring, driven and hardworking individuals all over the world.”

Originally, I thought YPR was a group within Vemma, however, Statler corrected my thinking.

YPR is simply an identification that the younger employees of Vemma have created. I think the idea of the young generation stepping up, and wanting to take control over its professional careers is great.

There is nothing wrong with lighting a fire to get people to move and do some-

thing worthwhile.

YPR creates this fire.

I think I would buy into Vemma more if it was structured better. I feel like I would be diving into a free for all, with no security.

Although life is always a gamble like this, I think Vemma needs to be financially safer when dealing with young sellers.

Maybe the company would work better if it hired representatives, who were professionals and savvy with the industry, to aid new sellers, people would not be so suspicious of the concept.

I am not talking about other sellers who have been with the company for a little.

I am talking about adults who have paid their dues in the professional world.

If I am going to invest my hard ­— earned money into something, I think I would like to have some support.

Wanted: All salespeople looking to sell their job Cassandra Clarhaut Asst. Opinion Editor

A sales person is usually envisioned as the pesky woman over the counter trying to offer products for which you did not enter the store.

In the past, it was a man with a brief case knocking at your front door.

Now, there is a new form of sales that models the social trend of today—network sales.

Vemma, a nutrition company that boasts “the world’s most powerful liquid antioxidant,” sells starter packs to any opportunist who is willing to spend around $150 for a kit.

That starter kit is more than a “start,” though; each month, Vemma automatically withdraws that $150 from the seller’s account and ships out a new kit.

The starter kit is not per-

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An SU student’s time with Vemma

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Mike Thompson Guest Writer

I decided to join Vemma in the fall semester of last year because it seemed like an easy way to make money.

The students who approached me about selling the products were extremely energetic and seemed to be successful.

Vemma is a marketing company that sells nutritional drinks that are supposedly the “healthiest” drinks on the market.

Many people believe that Vemma is about selling energy and other nutritional drinks.

That is not the case at all.

They want you to recruit others to join the “Vemma Movement” and to get your friends and family to buy starter packs as well.

When you start as a seller for Vemma, the goal is set up two teams, a right and a left.

You hope that both teams make a certain amount of money to con-

tinue your business.

That is not always the case though.

How you make money in Vemma is very similar to multi-level marketing.

They want you to recruit others, to join the “Vemma Movement” and to get your friends and family to buy starter packs as well.

A lot of people associate the company with pyramid schemes, however, pyramid schemes are illegal in the United States.

Not that that legality has stopped anyone before.

I felt my time with Vemma was not amazing like promised.

It is almost impossible to make money doing it because everyone you talk to believes that it is indeed a scam.

To make matters worse, we are on a college cam-

pus and students do not have the extra cash to be shelling out hundreds of dollars.

The upper — level management and executives at this company brainwash America’s youth and make them think that they will become millionaires.

When you’re a part of Vemma you constantly receive phone calls and emails to try and keep you motivated.

I felt that they kept hounding me because they were higher up the pyramid and made money off my work.

Luckily, Vemma had a 30 — day money — back guarantee so I was able to return the product for a full refund.

I would caution people about getting involved with Vemma.

I am not saying that it is impossible to make money, but your odds are slim.

Being cautious is the best way to avoid getting yourself in trouble.

Investing your money can be great.

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Top 5 things to do as SU Red Raider Marching Band a freshman at SU camp supports football team Anna Seils

Ship Life Editor

As summer 2013 comes to a close, a new wave of freshmen have arrived at SU. Congratulations to last year’s freshmen on their journey to upperclassmen.

As for the class of 2017, welcome to SU. Orientation can be helpful to new students and the sustainability of campus life, but there is much more to SU than that. These are five things freshman can do to have a successful first year.

1.) Do not just stand there, ask.

Nothing was ever accomplished by standing around.

If you are lost, homesick, sad, confused or failing, reach out to someone.

Even someone walking by may be helpful. SU has many resources, such as the counseling center, for students who need help or guidance, which can be found on the SU website.

It may be awkward to ask for help, but you will always benefit from it.

2.) Explore the town of Shippensburg and the surrounding areas.

Shippensburg may be a small town, but there is always something to do.

There are many restaurants and shops in town which can be reached on foot.

If you have access to a car, the Appalachian Trail is only about 10 minutes away.

Gettysburg, Carlisle and Chambersburg are also nearby and have many tourist sites as well as restaurant and shopping opportunities.

3.) Try new things.

Whether it is attending a Raider football game or joining a club, trying new things can get you out of your comfort zone and help shape who you are.

This goes for undeclared students as well.

By taking risks, it makes decisions a lot easier once you have gained some experience.

College is the great experimentation frontier, so it is better to say you have than have not.

4.) Visit Shippensburg websites not affiliated with SU to get in the loop.

There are many websites out there that are not associated with SU. These range from the humorous to the informational and can all be found by a search engine or word of mouth.

This is a great way to stay in the loop of what is happening on campus or just for a good laugh.

5.) Keep your friends close.

Everyone needs his or her motley crew, and forming a group of close friends can keep you happy.

Getting to know people may feel weird at first, but these are the people with whom you will be spending the next four years.

It is important to form a group that shares your interests and keeps you motivated throughout the year.

Traditionally, it is never a good idea to talk to strangers, but in this case it is necessary.

These five ideas are only a small example of things to do as an SU freshman. Freshman year is one of the most memorable experiences throughout your college career, so take the time to enjoy it and excel at it.

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The SU Red Raider Marching Band has nine days of band camp before classes start.

Brandi Fitch

Asst. Ship Life Editor For college football players, training camp is no walk in the park.

With a little over a week before the first game of the season, the Shippensburg University football team has been practicing nonstop in the August weather.

However, players are not the only ones fighting blood, sweat and tears to prepare for football season.

The Shippensburg University Red Raider marching band, also recently proclaimed as the “12th man” of the Raiders, has been hard at work to ensure that its performances this season are at the best they can be to support the football team and entertain audiences.

Just before classes start, the band endures nine demanding days of band camp, which is not considered a laughing matter as depicted in the “American Pie” films.

The majority of these nine days consists of practices lasting from 8:30 a.m. until 10 p.m. or later, with one of these days lasting until midnight.

Each band member is required to learn and memorize his or her appointed positions on the football field for each song per-

formed.

With five different songs this season, it takes a lot of practice in order to perfect the band’s constantly changing formations throughout the show.

Add the memorization of music, good posture marching technique, possible visuals throughout the show and band members can be considered extremely skilled multitaskers.

Band director Trevor Famulare, who is in his 13th year working with the band, believes that the preparation for band camp is more difficult than band camp itself.

From November through the beginning of August every year, Famulare and the rest of the band staff are constantly buying merchandise, selecting songs and drills, and keeping track of who will be joining the band.

With approximately 157 members, it can be quite difficult to keep organization in the band.

As crazy as it is to work with such a large band, Famulare’s favorite part of being a director is working with each of the members.

“The band’s willingness to always do a great job makes me want to work harder with them,” Famulare said.

“No matter how many years go by, and no matter who comes and goes, it’s always a joy to work

with this band.”

With a very diverse field show this season, Famulare expects the band to bring excitement to the audience.

Along with fast-paced, electrifying portions of the show, there is also a lot of soft, calming music.

With so many changes of pace in the show, Famulare has high hopes of emotionally impacting the crowd.

After the Raiders took the No. 1 spot in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference Eastern Division (PSAC East), a huge target was not only placed on them but on the band as well.

“We’ve created a monster with this band, because now there is more pressure to make sure that we support this monster of a team properly,” Famulare said.

“With every passing year, this band is growing and becoming more recognized, not only by fans and bands but by other coaches as well.”

With high expectations for a great season, the Red Raider marching band is working hard and looking forward to supporting the football team at games.

Win or lose, the 12th man will always be there on the field to cheer on the team.

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Recipe of the Week: Dad’s Burgers

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Ingredients: 1 1/2 pound ground chuck Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce Directions: Roll the ground chuck into balls 2 1/2 inch thick.

Flatten the balls to 3/4 inch thick and shape the sides into a circle.

Coat the top of the burger with 2 teaspoons of Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce.

Heat a grill to 600 degrees Fahrenheit.

Grill burgers 5-8 minutes per side, flipping them every 2 minutes until desired doneness.

Place the burger on a hamburger bun and add toppings.

This recipe makes four burgers.

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Alumna Spotlight: alumna interns at SeaWorld Sarah Eyd

Managing Editor Imagine spending the summer in sunny Florida in one of America’s most popular theme parks all while getting paid and furthering your career. This was the reality of Shippensburg University alumna Whitney Yeager.

Yeager, a 2013 graduate, spent the summer before her senior year in Orlando, Fla., interning at SeaWorld.

A Chambersburg native, Yeager applied for the internship half-jokingly after visiting SeaWorld for the first time in January 2012.

“I just fell in love with SeaWorld. When I got home it was around the time I was looking for internships,” she said. “I never thought I could move to Orlando for the summer. I applied for an animal training internship as a joke. I told myself ‘I’d love to do this but I’m never going to get it.”

Despite her doubts, she got a call from SeaWorld three weeks later. This led

to two phone interviews and while SeaWorld did not offer her an animal training internship, she was offered a theme park internship, which she gladly accepted.

“I got to work in the park and do a lot of behind the scenes stuff, like give tours,” she said.

The internship paid $10 an hour and while she was not guaranteed 40 hours a week, Yeager often worked 40 or more hours because of peak season at the park.

She quickly found that the theme park and hospitality business was a great, unexpected way to use her SU education. Yeager was a communication/journalism major, with an emphasis in public relations. “I worked with the public a lot, so communication skills were really important,” she said.

Yeager recommends the SeaWorld internship to anyone looking to get into the theme park industry.

“Every business needs PR. This internship was a great way to get my foot in the door.”

The “door” she is referring to is not limited to Sea-

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Yeager is a class of ’13 graduate and spent the summer as in intern at Sea World.

World. The SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment Group is just one division of the Blackstone Group, which owns other entertainment

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giants such as Sesame Place, Busch Gardens and Aquatica Waterparks.

“I would love to get back into the theme park or hos-

pitality business, it was really fun,” Yeager said. “It’s also a great conversation starter, especially at interviews, it really makes me stand out. It’s also a good way to broaden your horizons.”

Yeager credits her experience at SeaWorld for helping her land two more internships. After returning to SU after SeaWorld, her adviser helped her find another paid internship with the Pennsylvania Association of Elementary and Secondary School Principals (PAESSP), a non-profit organization for school principals. She stayed as a public relations intern with PAESSP until graduating in May. It was at PAEESP that she expanded her public relations portfolio by assisting with the organization’s electronic newsletter and quarterly magazine.

This was another stepping stone to her current position as community relations intern for Giant’s corporate office. Yeager worked as a front-end associate at a Giant grocery store for five

years before interning at the corporate office. This experience has opened her eyes to a new side of communications, marketing and event planning.

“This internship made me realize event planning is attainable and not that farfetched,” she said.

At Giant, Yeager handled a lot of promotions and community work surrounding Giant’s 90th Anniversary celebration. She also assisted with the company’s annual philanthropic golf outing and gala event.

Though all of Yeager’s internships have been paid, she encourages students to take unpaid ones too, as they are a learning experience.

“For the right opportunity, I would take an unpaid internship,” she said.

For the future, Yeager is looking to relocate to the south, specifically Savannah, Ga., or Charleston, S.C. She hopes to find work in event or wedding planning.

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The home of Shippensburg residents Mickey and Phyllis Nye was bustling with people and music on Aug. 10. The Nye residence was host to the Shippensburg Arts Programming Education Gallery’s first annual Summer Garden Soirée, a fundraising event focused on enriching and showcasing the art community in Shippensburg.

The event took place in the evening by the Nyes’ pool with live music, a silent auction, an open bar and hor d’oeuvres.

Guests ranged from various community members, George “Jody” Harpster, interim president of Shippensburg University, professor Paris Peet of the music and theater arts department at SU, Scott

Brown, executive director of the Shippensburg Area Chamber of Commerce and Bruce Hockersmith, mayor of Shippensburg and his wife, Janice.

The silent auction included many works of art on display from members of the community which varied between photographs and paintings. Door prizes were also offered, including T-shirts and gift cards to restaurants and grocery stores.

In between door prize winners, the guests spent their time enjoying the open bar and socializing with the many members of the community while enjoying the many forms of entertainment that were offered.

Entertainment included local musicians Rachel Longacre, Ray Cressler and recording artist Nick Staver.

SU theater minors Carissa Strohecker and Brittany

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Torez-Alvarez were also in attendance. They led a game of Simon Says, poetry reading and took pictures of guests wearing many hats and masks that they brought with them.

Later in the night, they wrote a poem with some guests that was later shared

by Paris Peet.

At the end of the night the winners of the silent auction were announced.

Peet also held an auction for a one-week stay at a vacation home on Rehoboth Beach, DE. The auction night came to an end, leaving the SHAPE gallery with a successful inaugural event, hopefully leading more in the future.

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Interim SU President Dr. George “Jody” Harpster at the event.

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Monthly art exhibits, live shows and more.

Fall Semester

Friday, Sept. 20, 8 p.m. (Tickets available for $25 through APB)

Jim Belushi & The Chicago Board of Comedy Saturday, Nov. 2, 8 p.m.

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Friday, Sept. 27, 8 p.m.

Junie B. Jones Saturday, Nov. 9, 11 AM & 2 p.m.

Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

MAMMA MIA! Tuesday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m.

Vince Gill

Trace Adkins Holiday Show Thursday, Nov. 21, 8 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 5, 8 p.m.

Thursday, Oct. 10, 8 p.m.

The Australian Bee Gees Show Satrday, Oct. 26, 8 p.m.

Earth, Wind & Fire — “Now, Then & Forever” Tour Wednesday, Oct. 30, 8 p.m.

Community Orchestra Fall Concert Sunday, Nov. 24, 3 p.m.

Celtic Woman: Home for Christmas Thursday, Dec. 5, 7:30 p.m.

Tony Orlando’s Great American Christmas Tuesday, Dec. 17, 8 p.m.

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Uprise Festival returns to Ship ADRIAN SIPES

Staff Writer The annual Uprise Festival, a Christian music event hosting more than 22 bands and activities for all ages, will blast off this year Sept.

20 and 21 at the Shippensburg Fairgrounds for its 10year anniversary.

Among the 22 bands performing will be Skillet, Newsboys, Family Force 5, Tenth Avenue North and many more, according to uprisefest.com.

Also, guest speaker, Reggie Dabbs — who has dedicated his life to helping young teens — will be speaking at the event.

In addition to Dabbs, Jep and Jessica Robertson, from A&E’s “Duck Dynasty,” will be talking about their Christian faith, life and show.

But, this is not just a music festival or a chance to meet the stars from “Duck Dynasty” — this is a festival that allows those of all ages to come and enjoy themselves.

At the festival, there will be inflatables, a climbing wall, a skate park, zip-line.

There will also be fireworks Saturday night in honor of

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The Uprise Festival also gives new and future artists the ability to share and view some of the artwork on display at the Artesian Well Art Gallery—which is on its fifth annual display Sept. 21.

The Artesian Well contains artwork submitted by local artists, and is still accepting submissions. It also encourages artists to converse with others, all the while fostering creativity and community, according to publicopiniononline.com.

To purchase tickets for the festival, visit uprisefest.com. Tickets start at $30 for a single-day admission, $45 for full event general admission, $50 for VIP admission and $60 for full event general admission and lodging.

For more information on the event, the band lineup and more visit uprisefest. com.

To purchase tickets and see various packages, go to shopuprise.com.

Uprise Festival 2013 Lineup Skillet

War of Ages

Newsboys

For King and Country

Family Force 5

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Tenth Avenue North

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The Letter Black

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Ravin’ Raider “Oh, my God, I feel it in the air Telephone wires above, are sizzling like a snare Honey, I’m on fire, I feel it everywhere Nothing scares me anymore Kiss me hard before you go Summertime Sadness I just wanted you to know That, baby, you’re the best”

JULIE KLINGER

Staff Columnist Got a case of the “Back to School Blues?” Nights will get longer, summer romances fade and once again we must sacrifice the now to secure a better future.

With that said, we also now have the freedom to grab opportunity by the hand, which could guide us in the right direction. Lana Del Ray’s single “Summertime Sadness,” remixed by French house music DJ and producer Cedric Gervais, embodies that sting of pain endured by all who must return to reality come September.

Born in France in 1979, Gervais wasted no time and moved to South Beach, Miami at the mere age of 15. Gervais has been spinning since 2001 and got his start with his first single “Burning” with the help of Ultra Records.

Gervais’s remix was released in February of this year by Spinnin’ Records.

Del Ray’s original track can be found on her newest album “Born to Die,” which was released in January of 2012 by Interscope Records.

Gervais’ remix is a definite jewel because it incorporates Lana Del Ray’s soulful lyrics with a hot beat, making a sure-fire combination. Other tracks worth checking out by Gervais include the hard house track “Molly,” “Things Can Only Get Better” featuring vocalist Howard Jones, and another remix of Del Ray’s track “Young and Beautiful.”

Specific tour dates for Cedric can be found on the Cedric Gervais website, StubHub or TicketFly. As far as music trends, we should expect to see a little more soul in the EDM genre rather than just a bunch of bass drops in the following year.

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SU Sports The Little League World Series, where the world’s best little leaguers showcase their talent Upcoming

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getting the chance to play on arguably the best fields in the country and having their games televised on ESPN which is something that many youngsters never get the chance to do and those who do never forget it.

When it comes to the American teams there are eight teams, among those teams are the Great Lakes, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, New England, Northwest, Southeast, Southwest and West.

When game time comes you have the kids who are going to perform at the highest level and receive a lot of TV time.

Such as West Region’s Micah Pietila-Wiggs, known mainly for his golden locks but was also a workhorse on the diamond. Pietila-Wiggs posted a .667 batting average throughout five games in the championship series.

Another big name for the United States pool was Wiggs’ teammate Grant Holman.

Holman threw a seveninning no-hitter against the team from Great Lakes.

Holman is the first pitcher in the Little League World Series to throw an extra-inning no hitter, it was an extra-inning no-hitter because

world. Even though there are differences in language, culture and values between and some of the teams that take Bryan Obarowski the field in Williamsport, Pa. the game brings the kids Asst. Sports Editor together, and makes it seem The end of August for as though there is no differmany kids means the end of ence at all. summer and school is right It is always fun to see all around the corner. The few the different regions and who get to experience the countries that are repreLittle League World Series sented throughout the sein Williamsport, Pa., know ries, and it is always interthe end of August means esting to see the different the biggest Little League styles in play during the Championship Series in game.

America.

For this Little League Not only do Little LeaguWorld Series, the team from ers from America get a Musashi Fuchu, Tokyo, Jachance to play teams from pan faced off against Chula Japan, Canada and Mexico Vista, Calif. Even though just to name a few, they also the two teams are from difget the opportunity to play ferent parts of the world, in the spotlight. there was a sense of respect So for the first edition of between the two teams and the 2013-2014 Hot Corner there was no lack of sportsseries Ryan and Bryan are manship. going to take a step back In the end, the team from from debating on a topic and Japan came back to win the instead they will discuss the game. In the history of the United States and interLittle League World Series, national teams that were Japan has been crowned lucky enough to participate. champion nine times, inRyan: cluding wins in 2010, 2012 The Little League World and now 2013.

Series is the big stage for At the end of the long players 11 to 13 years old. stretch for all the little Since the start of the series leaguers who were involved in 1947, players have been in the series, the end of the championship signifies not only the end of the season, but also the end of the summer. Many of the kids will go on to play in fall leagues and do indoor drills, but nothing will ever be able to top the experience that was gained and the connections that were made with the other teams that participated in the Little League World Series.

These connections and experiences reach not just for the teams in America, but the international teams that make the trip will return home with the same experiences along with an abundance of memories they will hold onto for a lifetime. All of this is due to the fact that all the kids love the game of baseball, played Courtesy of Google Images hard, and earned their spot Fans fill the stand yearly to watch the Little League World Series in Williamsport. in Williamsport.

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Little League only plays six innings of baseball.

Although every player wants to win and be the highlight of the tournament they all show the highest level of sportsmanship in any sport, the big leagues included.

If a player hits a home run the infielders will give the base runner a high five.

If a batter is hit by a pitch the pitcher will go shake his hand and make sure he is ok. Even though these kids are only 11, 12 or 13 years old they know baseball is just a game; they play for the love of the game.

The Little League World Series is something that will continue to be played for many years to come.

It is something that many people enjoy watching. It is an event that brings people from all over the world together in a little town called Williamsport, Pa. The Little League World is a great event and the support will continue to grow, just like the little leaguers themselves.

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Schedule home games in caps

Football Sept. 7 at Shepherd 12 p.m.

Volleyball Sept. 6-7 at Catawaba College Invite Salisbury, N.C. Cross Country Sept. 6 Galen Piper Alumni Open/ XC Challenge Shippenburg Field Hockey Sept. 7 SAINT MICHAEL’S 11 a.m.

Sept. 8 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE 12:30 p.m.

Woman’s Soccer Sept. 5 HOLY FAMILY 4 p.m.

Sept. 7 at Edinboro 1 p.m.

Men’s Soccer Sept. 6 GOLDEY - BEACOM 7:30 p.m.

Sept. 8 HOLY FAMILY 5:30 p.m.

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2013 Third time’s the charm Volleyball SCHEDULE SEPT. 6-7 Catawba College Invitational Salisbury, NC.

Sept. 20-21 PSAC/Mountain east Crossover West Liberty, WV. Sept. 27-28 PSAC Crossover #1 Greensburg, PA. & California, PA. oct. 4 vs. West Chester oct. 5 vs Cheyney oct. 8 at Millersville oct. 11 At East Stroudsburg

OCt. 15 vs Chowan oct. 18-19 PSAC crossover #2 Johnstown, pa. oct. 25 vs. upj Oct. 26 vs Lock Haven Oct. 30 vs Point Park nov. 1 at Cheyney nov. 2 at WEst Chester nov. 5 vs Millersville Nov. 8 vs Kutztown Nov. 9 vs East Stroudsburg & Shepherd

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Field hockey has sights set on a repeat

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Sophomore Faith Athey (2) and senior Jill Edwards (11) will be key players for the Raiders this year.

Bryan Obarowski

Asst. Sports Editor After a successful 2012 season, the Raiders’ volleyball team looks forward to returning to the court to begin the 2013 season.

The Raiders were voted No.1 in the PSAC Eastern Conference Preseason Coaches’ Poll, after making their second appearance in the NCAA tournament last season.

Raiders’ volleyball gathered 27 wins over the course of last season, but have lost several senior players who made a big impact on the team. However, two returning players will look to lead the team to another successful season.

The two key pieces returning to the court this season include senior Jill Edwards and sophomore Taylor Gottshall.

Edwards, SUs outside hitter, is coming off a great

As a new season approaches the Shippensburg University field hockey team, so does the hope of a repeat.

In the 2012 season the Raiders posted a stellar record of 17–3, their best since 2010 when they went 21–2.

SU hopes to mimic the 2010 season and earn it’s sixth straight PSAC playoff berth.

Despite the key losses in goalkeeper Ciarra Delost and midfielder Taylor Jones, the Raiders are set up for success coming into 2013, returning star forward and 2012 NFHCA Division II Player of the Year Bre White along with NFHCA Second Team All-American defender Katie Shoop.

White performed to her highest ability last season, tallying 17 goals and nine assists in 20 starts.

Shoop started all 20 games for the Raiders, scoring two goals and tallying four assists.

Accompanying White and Shoop in their returns is senior forward, Taylor Bend-

er. Bender made appearances in all 20 games last season, notching 10 goals and one assist.

The Raiders posted stellar team statistics as well last year. Outscoring opponents 77–20 and recording a perfect 8–0 record at home.

What seemed to be SU’s only downfall from last year was the playoffs. The Raiders were 0–2 in post-season play, falling to Millersville University 1–0 in the PSAC playoffs and dropping a 3–2 decision to West Chester University in the NCAA Division II Championships.

Although SU had an outstanding 2012 campaign it is positioned in the No. 2 spot in the 2013 PSAC Preseason Coaches Poll, behind two-time defending PSAC champion West Chester University, respectively.

The Raiders open the season with the annual Jane Goss Memorial Tournament where they will face Saint Michael’s College on Sept. 7 at 11 a.m. and then take on Southern Connecticut State on Sept. 8 at 12:30 p.m.

Both games will be held at Robb Sports on the campus of Shippensburg University.

junior season that included two player of the week awards, but more importantly, a season that saw her break the record for most kills as a Raider-and recording 474 kills on the season.

At the middle blocker position, Gottshall will look to replicate her phenomenal freshman campaign. In 2012, Gottshall was named the 2012 PSAC Eastern Division Rookie of the Year as well as being recognized as the freshman of the year by the AVCA Atlantic Region.

With seven freshmen on the roster, it will be important that the returning Raiders guide the new players toward a successful season that will begin on Sept.

6 in Salisbury, N.C. SU will take the floor at home in Heiges Field House for the first time File Photo on Oct. 4 when it takes on PSAC rival West Chester.

Bre White will look to continue her success for SU in hopes A key for SU’s success will of yet another playoff birth in her final season as a Raider. be winning early and often.

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To say the Raiders had a historic 2012 season would be an understatement. A perfect 7-0 in conference play — 11–2 overall — a trip to the second round of the NCAA playoffs, No. 1 and No. 2 total and passing offense in Division II, respectively and a Harlon Hill trophy winner to top off the unforgettable season.

Except head coach Mark Maciejewski and quarterback Zach Zulli are trying to do just that — forget about last season.

“2012 was a good season for us. It’s not where we wanted to end up, but it was a good season,” Maciejewski said. “But it’s over. This is 2013 Red Raider football.”

“It’s crazy that all this stuff happened last year,” Zulli said, echoing his coach.

“I’m trying to forget about it as much as possible. I’m trying to move on.”

Moving on from a season with more than 4,700 passing yards, 54 touchdowns and 365.2 average yards per game is no easy feat. Despite Zulli’s impressive and record-breaking season, the end was not what the Raiders had in mind.

The 37–14 whomping from Winston-Salem in late November brought the Raiders’ dreams to a crashing halt. Leaving with those dreams were senior standouts Mike Frenette, Kevin Herod, Bryan Barley, Jacob Baskerville, Mark Kahlil Smith and Cody Fleming.

The team lost its leading receivers, running back and a pair of core defenseman.

After that kind of loss it is hard to imagine the Raiders are going to be able to replace any of these key assets.

“We got some new guys in the program and over

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all we’re just as strong as we were last year, receiver wise, from top to bottom,” Maciejewski said. “I’m ex– cited about those new guys.”

Maciejewski is confident in the offense because Zulli is back and ready to lead the team again. The defense lost two defensive tackles and a linebacker to graduation, but the raiders have six All-PSAC defensive players to stop the likes of Bloomsburg’s Franklyn Quiteh from running all over the Raiders again this year.

In 2012, the Raiders accumulated 92 tackles for 388 yards lost and 945 total tackles on the year. Jake Metz, Brian Sourber, Tyriq Kershaw and Mike Goode are all returning this year.

“The younger guys have to step up,” Maciejewski said.

“Cory Cowdrey who is doing a great job for us; Kurt Walker who is doing a great job for us; Mark Ranaudo and Joe Dolan who are all doing a great job. It’s out of those four we’ll see who will step up.”

Bloomsburg, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, West Chester and Shepherd will be the games that test how good the 2013 Raiders are. The victory over Shepherd last season lit the fire that burned all season.

The first Bloomsburg meeting almost ended in disaster because the Raiders could not contain Quiteh. A fabulous Barley catch at the final horn won the game but barely. The second meeting was a different story. SU stomped the huskies 58–20.

However, the week prior IUP gave the Raiders quite the thrashing with a 41–10 loss.

This year the Raiders have a lot of work to do, but everyone is focusing on one game at a time. They are File Photo not paying attention to last year. It is in the past. They Junior wide receiver Tevor Harman (Right) is going to be quaterback Zach are moving forward and only Zulli’s No. 1 go-to receiver when it comes to crunch time this upcoming year. looking ahead.

Zach Zulli Reigning 2012 Harlon Hill Trophy winner.

Zulli had a career year last season, throwing for 4,747 yards, and completing 54 passing touchdowns in 13 games.

Trevor Harman– Harman led the Raiders in receiving touchdowns last year with 19. Harmon also tallied 1,200 receiving yards, averaging 92.3 yards per game.

Brian Sourber– Sourber was the heart and soul of the Raider defense last year, notching 66 solo tackles and adding 37 assists, totaling 103 tackles throughout 2012.

Jake Metz– Metz was another key defensive player, recording 46 solo tackles and contributing 30 assists to go along with his team leading five forced fumbles in 13 games played.

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2013 SU RAIDERS’ FOOTBALL SCHEDULE Sept. 7 at Shepherd Sept. 14 at Slippery Rock Sept. 21 vs. East Stroudsburg Sept. 28 at Millersville Oct. 5 vs. Seton Hill Oct. 12 at Lock Haven Oct. 19 vs. Kutztown Oct. 26 vs. West Chester (Homecoming) Oct. 31 at Bloomsburg Nov. 9 at Cheyney Nov. 16 vs. IUP

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Success has been hard to come by Running their way to the top For the Raiders tennis team wins are few and Men’s and Woman’s cross country teams far between, but this year could be different ranked in Top 5 for PSAC preseason poll Bryan Obarowski

Asst. Sports Editor Student athletes look to start their seasons and continue success from the prior year, or start fresh after having struggled. For the men’s and women’s cross country teams, the fall season means time to run toward a successful season.

In the 2013 men’s cross country PSAC Preseason Coaches’ Poll, SU was voted No. 4. The Raiders enter the season without two of their top runners that included Matt Gillette and Bryan Quintrell.

Overall, the men’s team is very young. The roster does not include any seniors and only three juniors. SU will need these runners to continue their success and represent the team in the Photo by Ryan Trexler

SU tennis has not been able to record more than two wins in a season since 2009-2010.

Bryan Obarowski

Asst. Sports Editor The Shippensburg University tennis team has had it woes in the past few years. Although moral stays at a high level wins have yet to surface for the Raiders.

The team continues to practice hard throughout the offseason but still have not found a way to win. SU hopes that the 2013-2014 campaign is a different story.

After dropping its final match of last season, the Raiders hope to start the upcoming season with a win.

The lineup is filled with returning players and only two freshman will take the court this season. With senior leadership from Cassie Sidone and Lisa Snader, SU’s veterans will need to lead the team to a winning season.

After finishing last season with a 1–13 record, it is important that the veteran

members take control. SU lost its first nine matches before winning against Cheyney University. In the 2010–2011 season, SU had only one win, which also came against Cheyney. The Raiders have not had more than two wins during a season since 2005.

The two incoming freshman, Kayla Strohl and Brittnee Buckley, will hopefull have an immediate impact on the struggling squad. Strohl earned four varsity letters while playing tennis at Commonwealth Connections Academy.

Strohl also competed on the men’ s tennis team, playing No. 3 singles. Buckley, who played at Hamburg Area High school played No. 1 singles and No. 1 doubles while at Hamburg. Buckley was able to advance to district play and will need to bring that level of play to the Raiders.

Tennis opens its season on Sept. 12 with a match at Georgian Court. On Sept.

14 and 15, the PSAC indi-

vidual championships will take place before entering into the regular season.

Tennis has a unique season because the season is split between the fall and spring semester. The Raiders will close out the fall season with a match against Molloy. When the spring season begins, SU will match up against Shenandoah.

SU’s first home match will take place on Oct. 4 when Indiana Univeristy of Pennsylvania takes the court at Robb Sports Complex.

The Raiders will face a tough competitior in IUP. The Crimson Hawks finished second in the PSAC West last year.

The voyage ahead will not be an easy one for SU. It will need to take it one match at a time and get as many wins as possible to make a run toward the postseason.

The Raiders hope to put the previous years in the rearview mirror and start fresh this season.

PSAC championship and national championship at the end of the season.

On the women’s side, the runners will also look to move forward and have a successful 2013 campaign.

At the end of last season, the women finished the year at No. 8 in the Division II Women’s Program. In the upcoming season, the women’s squad will look to move up in the rankings.

This year SU is the favorite in the PSAC Preseason Coaches Poll, earning 13 first-place votes. The Raiders are seeeded ahead of Edinboro University.

In order to run their way up the rankings, the Women’s XC team will need senior Stephanie Pryor, junior Caitlin Perry, senior Emma Shank and junior Heather Weiss to continue

the effort that earned them All-American status last year.

Hopefully when the PSAC championship and NCAA championship roll around at the mid-point and end of the season, several Raider runners will be mentioned at the top of the standings, and will need to find new talent in the new members of the team, but will need continue success from the returning members.

SU hopes to get started off on the right foot when both the men’s and woman’s teams partake in the Galen Piper Alumni Open and XC Challenge. The Open will take place on the campus of Shippensburg University.

The Raiders hope to repeat last year. The women placed first and the men took third.

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2013 Men’s Soccer SCHEDULE SEPT. 6 vs. Goldey-beacom Sept. 8 vs. Holy Family Sept. 11 vs. West virginia wesleyan Sept. 16 at Georgian Court Sept. 21 vs. point park Sept. 27 at Mercyhurst Sept. 28 at gannon oct. 2 vs. Millersville oct. 5 at Cedarville OCt. 8 vs. West Chester Oct. 12 vs. East Stroudsburg

Down but not out Ryan Trexler Sports Editor

The Shippensburg University men’s soccer team simply could not gain any momentum last season.

The Raiders finished the season with a lackluster record of 5-9-2 unable to string together more than two wins in a row. They missed the post-season last year for the first time since 2009 when they had a disappointing record of 1-13-4.

A Cinderella story will be hard to come by for SU in the 2013 season, losing seven seniors. Among those seven seniors were leading goal scorer Sam Talbot and stellar defenders Joe Nixon and Austin Hill, all of whom made major impacts on the field for SU. Although filling the void will not be easy, the Raiders have a core group of three players who are ready to step into the spotlight. These three players include junior defender Gregg Whitcomb, senior midfielder Oli Templeton and junior forward Derrick Roy. Templeton notched three goals and four assists in 13 games played for the Raiders last year and will look to be the work horse for The Raiders offense throughout the 2013 season.

The Raiders are No. 7 in the PSAC Coaches Preseason Poll and will face a tough schedule this year, starting off the season with four out-of-conference games before starting PSAC play. SU will take on two powerhouse teams in defending conference champion and No. 1 ranked Mercyhurst College and No. 2-ranked Gannon University, both games will be on the road.

Among the usual PSAC foes SU will face newly acquired University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown and Seton Hill University.

SU will step onto the field for the first time this season when the play in the annual Raider Classic on Friday, Sep. 6 and Sunday, Sept. 8 held right here on the SU campus at Robb Sports Complex. The Raiders are scheduled to take on Goldey-Beacom College at File Photo 7:30 p.m. on Friday and on Sunday SU is slated to face Oli Templeton (right) will need to take control of the ball on offense this season for SU. Holy Family University at 5:30 p.m.

SU is going to need help from every which way this upcoming season including incoming freshman. The road will be hard but the Raiders are ready to set sail against any battle sent their way and make a push for the post season, if they believe, they can achieve.

oct. 16 vs. Lock Haven Oct. 19 at Bloomsburg Oct. 25 vs. upj Oct. 26 vs. Seton Hill Oct. 30 at California, pa.

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The Raiders will need a combined team effort every game if they want to make a run toward the PSAC playoffs.

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Women’s soccer ready for new start The Raiders are preparing to tackle every challenge in 2013 season Ryan Trexler Sports Editor

With a new season right around the corner for the Shippensburg University woman’s soccer team they look to put a struggling 2012 season in the rear view mirror.

SU finished the 2012 season with a 6-9-3 record. Losing their last four games of the year, finishing ninth in the PSAC standings. This year in the PSAC Preseason Coaches Poll the Raiders are picked to finish ninth out of 17 total teams, including newly added PSAC teams PittJohnstown and Seton Hill Coming into the 2013 season the Raiders look to record their first winning season since 2010, when they went 10-8-1, ultimately falling to West Chester 1-0 in the first round of the PSAC playoffs.

SU has a core group of five returners in goal-

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keeper Shelbie Rackley, forward Ashley Vellucci, midfielders Meghan Mahon and Rachel Hess along with defender Kylee Bricker. The Raiders also have leading scorer Kate Zech returning.

Zech recorded four goals and notched one assist in 17 games played last year.

Rackley served as a brick wall for the Raiders in net last season, starting all 17 games, recording 107 saves and notching three shutouts throughout the year.

The Raiders will open the season with their only non-conference game against Holy Family at home on Sept. 5.

Winning the favored games will be key for SU’s success this year if the team wants to make the playoffs. It will take a lot of determination and drive for the Raiders but they have been working hard this offseason in hopes of catching teams File Photo off-guard and earning a Rachel Hess will hold down the middle part of the field this season for the Raiders. spot in the PSAC playoffs.

2013 Women’s Soccer Schedule

SEPT. 5 vs. Holy Family Sept. 7 at Edinboro Sept. 10 at Mansfield Sept. 14 vs. Kutztown Sept. 18 vs. iup Sept. 21 at clarion Sept. 27 at mercyhurst Sept. 28 at gannon oct. 2 vs. Millerville oct. 8 at West CHester Oct. 12 vs. East Stroudsburg oct. 16 vs. Lock HAven Oct. 19 at bloomsburg Oct. 25 vs. upj Oct. 26 vs. seton hill Oct. 30 at California, pa. nov.

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The Raiders hope to celebrate a lot of goals in 2013, something they did not get the oppurtunity to do during their struggling 2012 campaign.

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